How to Say ‘Residence card’ in Japanese
在留カード
zairyuu kaado
[zai-ryoo kah-doh]
💬 Usage Tip: [在留] relates to staying/residing, and [カード] is "card." This is one of the most important words for foreign residents in Japan.
🇯🇵 In Japan: You are often expected to carry your [在留カード], and it is commonly needed for official procedures.
Phrase Breakdown
在留
zairyuu
[zai-ryoo]
residence; stay
Refers to residing or staying in Japan; used in official terms.
在留資格を確認します。
I will check the residence status.
カード
kaado
[kah-doh]
card
A loanword meaning card, as in ID card or bank card.
カードを出してください。
Please take out your card.
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